Innovations for Poverty Action Research Coordinator - Hungry Seasons Jobs in Zambia
Innovations for Poverty Action Research Coordinator - Hungry Seasons Jobs in Zambia
Project DescriptionThe project aims to test whether a simple, low-cost planning intervention helps farming households save more of their harvest for the lean season later in the year.
Through a randomized controlled trial, households will be selected to participate in the planning intervention and follow-up surveys to measure the intervention’s impact on household consumption levels, child health and development indicators, and farm investment and output.
The project is funded by USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures and the UC Davis Feed the Future Innovation Lab Markets, Risk and Resilience Program.
It has received prior funding from the International Growth Center, National Science Foundation and the Weiss Family Foundation.
The Research Coordinator will oversee and coordinate the field research activities in Eastern Province, Zambia.
In coordination with the project team, this person will manage a team of local survey enumerators and project staff; support project roll-out, survey administration and data collection as well as the adaptation and scaling up of the intervention to other parts of Zambia.
The Research Coordinator will be supported by a Research Assistant who will assist with day-to-day coordination of project activities.
They will interact with local policy partners within Zambian government ministries, agricultural extension training organizations, local NGOs providing services to farming households, the USAID Mission in Zambia, and beyond.
This position is based in Lusaka, Zambia with frequent travel to Eastern Province project sites.
This is a challenging opportunity for an early-career
professional who is passionate about global development and social science research; has a strong desire to expand and deepen skills in project planning and policy partnership development; and can effectively support project scale-up in a dynamic context.
Responsibilities
Hire, train, and manage a team of local survey enumerators and other project staff, including at least one Research Assistant;
Interact with policy partners including the Zambian government, NGOs, other parties involved in service provision for farming households, USAID Mission in Zambia;
Support adapting and scaling the intervention in different settings effectively;
Manage project workflows and timelines;
Manage all aspects of project implementation in Zambia;
Work closely with PIs and partners to track project progress and troubleshoot challenges that arise;
Liaise closely with partners to ensure smooth program roll-out;
Support the development of sampling plans and a field management plan for conducting surveys;
Ensure quality control for data collection and data management activities;
Conduct data analysis and contribute to written project material.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies or related program;
Experience with research fieldwork;
Experience with project management;
Experience with data analysis using Stata or R;
Ability to work independently and manage complex and competing priorities;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Must be willing to reside in Zambia;
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred;
Experience living and working in developing countries preferred.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Innovations for Poverty Action Research Coordinator - Hungry Seasons Jobs in Zambia
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